Professional Roles & Experience
School Director at TBI Warrington: Since April 2022, she has led the religious school!
Extensive Educator Career: She has over two decades of experience in Jewish education, including roles at Temple Sinai in Dresher, Gratz College, and Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El.
Creative Entrepreneur: She owns Izzy J Events, a company specializing in custom invitations and planning for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs and other celebrations.
Tutoring: She provides private one-on-one Hebrew and Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring, including assistance with D’Var Torah writing.
Educational Philosophy
Individualized Learning: Shotel emphasizes a "one-of-a-kind" approach to education, moving away from standardized testing and rote learning to focus on whether students are happy and engaged.
Community Revitalization: Along with Rabbi Seth Frisch, she is noted for helping grow the congregation from 15 members to approximately 75 by making the religious school the "heart of the synagogue".
Reputation: She is described by synagogue leadership as a "star" educator whom the children love